OBITUARIES

Dec 8, 2018

Rita Lucchi, 88, of Heritage Harbour, and formerly of Bowie, MD, died December 8, 2018 peacefully in her home.  Born on November 18, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to Samuel and Mildred Berman, she attended Brooklyn College and Pohs Institute of Insurance.  On February 11, 1956, she married Col. Alvin Lucchi, who passed in 2003.  They had one child, Leonard, who,...

Dec 7, 2018

On Friday, December 7, 2018, of Glenn Dale, MD. Loving father of precious Victoria Paige.  Devoted son of Dennis and Jody Shreve. Dear grandson of the late Andrew and Doris Shreve and Warren and Elizabeth Jarman.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to...

Dec 6, 2018

Dec 6, 2018

Betty-Jean Oladapo passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dear friends on December 6, 2018 after a brief, unexpected illness. We are stunned and we mourn deeply. But we also rejoice that our beloved Betty-Jean now dwells with God.

 

Dec 5, 2018

Stephanie Marie McAllister (Gaunichaux) was born on July 8, 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the fourth child born to Ella Mae (King) and Wallace Gaunichaux Sr. After Wallace Sr. passed Ella married Junious Joseph Sr. and moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1960s.

Stephanie had an active, happy childhood and was raised in a Christ-centered home filled...

Dec 5, 2018

Philip Ira Hazen born September 9, 1936 died December 6, 2018 due to complications of Parkinson’s and pneumonia.  He is survived by two sons Jonathan and Jeffrey, their wives Angie and Laura, grandchildren Adrianna, Isabelle, Alexander, and Analiese; and his siblings Glenn, Samuel, and Eileen (Watkins) Zimmerman.

Philip graduated from Penn State in 1958 with a B.S. in Civil...

Dec 3, 2018

Dec 3, 2018

John J. Mahon, a Vietnam veteran and retired Prince George’s County police officer, died unexpectedly on December 3, 2018 at the age of 69.

John is survived by his mother, Leona Mahon of Mt. Airy; his brother, Donald Mahon of Mt. Airy; his son, Christopher Mahon and daughter-in-law, Lisa, and their two children, Brody and Kaitlin, of Reston; his daughter,...

Dec 2, 2018

Robert J. MacLennan, age 92, passed away in his home in Annapolis, MD on Sunday, December 2, 2018.  He was born on January 21, 1926 in Boston, MA to Archibald MacLennan and Mildred Barretta MacLennan and was the 1st of 3 children.  Bob graduated Springfield College, Springfield, MA in where he met the love of his life Lorraine Laliberte and...

Dec 2, 2018

After a long battle with cancer. Stephen Terhune, Sr. passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018, a Bowie resident for over 50 years. Survivors include his life partner Jacqueline Miller-McDougall, daughters Deborah Terhune, Terri Friedl and husband Mike and son Stephen Terhune, Jr. and his wife Kim, sister Virginia Bruton, stepsons Erik and Jack Wambsganz, ten grandchildren, and the eager...

Nov 30, 2018

Chester C. Boleski of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on November 30, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia; his daughter, Anita (Michael); sons, Michael and Mark (Stacy); five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A Mass will be held on December 20, 2018 at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 1940 Mitchellville Road, Bowie...

Nov 29, 2018

Ms. Mai T. Ratliff (Nguyen) left this world unexpectedly on November 29, 2018. She enjoyed and lived to the fullest her 64 years of life.

Mai is survived by her partner, Mr. Mark Patrick Cotter; daughters, Jackie Schmittle-Hamilton (Leon) of Jacksonville, Florida and Jennifer Schmittle of Millersville, Maryland, grandchildren Samantha and Ashlyn Hall of Millersville, Maryland, her siblings; Nguyen Thi...

Nov 29, 2018

Juan Hafalla Hadloc of Severn, MD entered eternal life on November 29, 2018. Born in 1937 in St. Lucia Philippines to Maximino and Rosalia Hadloc, he moved to America in 1956. His spirit is carried on by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Ester, three children: Leonardo (Leo), Catalino Joseph (Joey) and Bruce, two grandchildren: Jerod and Adrianna. He is...

Nov 28, 2018

Robert P. Clark, Sr.  On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, of Bowie, MD. Beloved husband of Anne M. Clark of Bowie; devoted father of Anne Marie Scott of Pasadena, Kathy Clark of East Brunswick, NJ, Michael Clark, Sr. of Annapolis, Bernice Tonrey of Bowie, and Stephen Clark (Laura) of Westmont, NJ. Also survived by ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great...

Nov 27, 2018

David Pilkerton passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, under the care of Hospice of the Chesapeake at the age of 80. During the last 6 months of his life, he put up a valiant fight with bladder cancer. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Shirley, who passed away in November of 2016.  He...

Nov 27, 2018

Austin Wayne Ford, of Bowie, MD, passed away on November 27, 2018. Austin was born in Annapolis on December 8, 1980. He graduated from Tall Oaks Vocational High School in 1999. Austin was an avid Redskins fan, sports enthusiast, and painter by trade. Austin had a kind and loving heart and lived life to the fullest. Austin is preceded in...

Nov 25, 2018

Charles Daniel “Dan” Morse III of College Park Maryland passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. He was born on August 3, 1956 in Wilmington North Carolina to parents Charles and Diana Morse. He is survived by his wife and soulmate Karen, children Rick (Debbie), Naomi (Walter), Steven, Christy (Adrian), Daniel (Laura), grandchildren Kayla, Christina, Jesse, Bryanna, Ashley, Alicia, William,...

Nov 25, 2018

Lothar H. Steschner of Bowie, MD, passed away on Sunday November 25, 2018. Survived by his beloved wife Karine Steschner of 44 years, and brother, Norbert Steschner. He was a loving father of Rosita (Doug) Underwood, Lothar “JR” (Trish) Steschner, Juanita (Mike) Horosh, Katjana Spitale, and Tanya (Troy) Lavelle. Step-father of Steve (Kalista) Hornick. Uncle of Ryan (Chrissy) Gainey. Grandfather...

Nov 25, 2018

George S. Karabelas, on November 25 2018, Baltimore entrepreneur George Karabelas, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. George, a hair dresser,salon owner and restauranteur, was passionate about life and lived it to its fullest. Beloved father of Steve Karabelas and his wife Janine, Dimitri Karabelas, Aris Karabelas and his wife Helen, and Georgia Karabelas and her husband...

Nov 24, 2018

November 24, 2018 the world said goodbye to David Leslie Musser, Senior. Born in Olney, MD on March 30, 1955 and resident all of his life.  David is survived by a large and loving family; a legacy he was extremely proud of. He is survived by his committed wife, Laurie as well as his adoring children David, Megan, Laura and their...